Best Lawyers in America for Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Keith Parsons is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on public finance. Keith has more than 35 years of experience and knowledge of the legal needs of public and private sector clients in the areas of public finance, federal and state securities law, and business transactions. Keith works primarily on tax analysis under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code. He has worked on traditional bond issues for cities and counties, private activity bonds, school bond issues, 501(c...
Will Bishop represents clients in a broad range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, restructurings and joint ventures. He also advises public and private companies on securities compliance and anti-trust matters. Will has led transactions across a variety of industries, including energy, solar, telecommunications, online retail, maritime and financial services. Over Will's career, he has developed a particular emphasis on representing eme...
John McIlvery is a founder and Partner of the firm. John is the chair of the firm’s Public Securities Practice group . John’s practice is focused on corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing, and general corporate and business matters. John McIlvery has represented clients in a wide variety of industries and businesses, including Internet and e-commerce, apparel, medical device, semiconductor, biotech, entertainment, technology and manufacturing. He...
Mr. Felton concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate, LLC and partnership formation and operations, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, reorganizations, joint ventures, and the financing of transactions through both public and private equity and debt. He often serves as outside “in house” counsel, providing general business legal advice on both day-to-day issues and major complex problems. Mr. Felton’s clients range from entrepreneurial start-ups to establish...
Bernhard Alvine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Bernhard, who practices law in Costa Mesa, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bernhard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jerrod Bevan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Jerrod, who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jerrod is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joseph H. Baldwin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Joseph H., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Leah D. Braukman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Leah D., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leah D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Julia White is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law. Julia, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert Hopkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Robert, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Eric represents issuers and underwriters on capital markets transactions, including SEC registered offerings and offerings exempt from SEC registration under Rule 144A/Regulation S, with a particular focus on cross-border capital markets transactions by foreign private issuers. His experience includes advising on primary and secondary equity and debt securities offerings for companies and sovereigns located in various developed and emerging markets. Eric also advises US public companies with ...
Jonathan H. Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Jonathan H., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal prac...
Sam is a reliable, thoughtful, and solutions-oriented corporate attorney with experience advising clients on transactional, corporate, and securities law matters. As an associate in Barack Ferrazzano’s Corporate & Securities Group, Sam’s practice focuses on corporate and transactional matters. He has experience assisting clients with securities law compliance and regulatory filings and providing general corporate counseling. Prior to joining the firm, Sam was an associate in t...
Paul Hallgren is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Paul, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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